ultimate tart cherry bread pudding

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Pamela Rappaport
The Villages, FL

I had stale Italian bread and a can of tart red cherries. Inspiration struck and this is the result.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For ultimate tart cherry bread pudding

  • about 6 cups of stale bread, cubed
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 1 dash
    salt
  • 4
    eggs
  • 3 c
    milk
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 can
    tart red cherries packed in water, drain and reserve juice
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans
  • SAUCE
  • reserved cherry juice
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    flour
  • TOPPING
  • whipped cream

How To Make ultimate tart cherry bread pudding

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350, grease a casserole dish
  • 2
    Toss the cubed bread with the cinnamon, pecans and cherries and place in casserole dish.
  • 3
    Mix the eggs, milk, sugar, salt and vanilla well with a whisk.
  • 4
    Pour over the bread mixture and let it sit to absorb for an hour.
  • 5
    Bake until set, about an hour. This will depend on the depth of your dish, I like to use a deep dish. If you use a shallow dish check it after 45 minutes.
  • 6
    For the sauce:
  • 7
    Mix the flour and sugar in a small saucepan.
  • 8
    Add the juice and water.
  • 9
    Cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir frequently.
  • 10
    Set aside to cool.
  • 11
    Serve topped with the sauce and whipped cream.

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